Delhi Police Arrests Extortion Suspect Linked to Gurugram Case
Delhi Police nabs Gurugram extortion case accused near Patiala House Courts Complex
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Police arrested Rakesh Sharma, a suspect in a blackmail and extortion case from Gurugram, near the Patiala House Courts Complex. He allegedly extorted ₹3 lakh (approximately $3,600 USD) from a woman by threatening to release private videos, and was on the run for weeks before his capture.
- 01Rakesh Sharma was arrested for extorting ₹3 lakh from a woman in Gurugram.
- 02He threatened to circulate objectionable videos of the victim to demand money.
- 03Sharma had been absconding for weeks before his arrest near the Patiala House Courts Complex.
- 04He has a criminal history, including a previous murder case in Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- 05The investigation is ongoing, with Sharma now in custody of the Gurugram police.
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The Delhi Police apprehended Rakesh Sharma, a suspect in a blackmail and extortion case, near the Patiala House Courts Complex. Sharma had been wanted for allegedly extorting ₹3 lakh (approximately $3,600 USD) from a woman by threatening to release private videos of her. The case originated in Gurugram on March 21, when the victim reported that Sharma, whom she met during yoga classes, recorded her without consent. After initially extorting money, Sharma later contacted her again, demanding an additional ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD) and sending the videos to her husband. Following a tip-off, the police arrested Sharma after he evaded capture for weeks. He has a prior criminal record, including involvement in a murder case, and is now in custody as the investigation continues.
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This case highlights the ongoing issue of extortion and cybercrime, particularly involving personal privacy violations.
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